## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From** 1[st] April 2024 **Period start date To** 31[st] March 2025 **Period end date** **Charity name:** Equal People Performing Arts **Charity registration number:** 1116649 ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the
purposes of the charity
as set out in its
governingdocument|Para 1.17|The objectives of the charity are to advance education in
the Performing Arts in particular of children, young people
and adults with special needs or who are disadvantaged by
providing workshops and activities in the Performing Arts in
order to assist with their integration into the community.
To preserve and protect the health of the public at large by
the provision of classes, workshops and courses.
In furtherance of the Objects but not otherwise, the Trust
has the following powers:
1. To seek and accept grants from any source whatsoever;
2. To raise funds and invite and receive contributions and
donations: PROVIDED that in raising funds the Trustees
shall not undertake any substantial permanent trading and
shall conform to any relevant statutory regulations;
3. To take all necessary action for publicising and
disseminating information concerning the Trust;
4. Subject to such consents as may be required from time
to time by law to buy, take on lease or in exchange, hire or
otherwise acquire any property necessary for the
achievement of the Object and to maintain and equip it for
use to lease exchange or otherwise dispose of the same;
5. Subject to any consent required by Law, to borrow
money and to charge the whole or any part of the property
of the Trust with repayment of the money borrowed;
6. To co-operate with other charities, voluntary bodies and
statutory authorities and other institutions or organisations
operating in furtherance of the Objects or for similar
purposes and to exchange information and advice with
them;
7. To establish and support any charitable trusts,
associations or institutions formed for the Objects;
8. To appoint and constitute such advisory committees as
the Trustees think fit PROVIDED that members of such
advisory committees, who are not also properly appointed
Trustees of the Trust,maynot vote at meetings of the| |Summary of the main
activities in relation to
those purposes for the
public benefit, in
particular, the activities,
projects or services
identified in the
accounts.|Para 1.17
and 1.19|| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees
have had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit|Para 1.18|| Trustees; 9. To employ such staff (who shall not be Trustees) as the Trustees consider to be necessary and to make all reasonable and necessary provisions for the payment of pensions and superannuation to staff and their dependants; 10. To delegate to any one or more of the Trustees the transaction of any business or the performance of any act required to be transacted or performed which is within the professional or business competence of such Trustee or Trustees PROVIDED that the Trustee shall exercise reasonable supervision over any Trustee or Trustees acting on their behalf under this provision and shall ensure that all their acts and proceedings are fully and promptly reported to them; 11. To accumulate monies belonging to the Trust fund for such period as may from time to time be authorised by law; 12. To collect and disseminate information in all matters affecting the Objects and exchange such information with other bodies or organisations having similar objects; 13. To establish and operate both current accounts and deposit accounts with Banks and Building Societies in the name of the Trust; 14. To receive, take and accept gifts of monies, investments or other such property whether subject to any special trusts or not; 15. To do all such other lawful things as are necessary for the achievement of the Objects Having regard to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance, the trustees are able to declare that: • We are aware of the guidance • We have taken it into account in decision making, where the guidance is relevant • We are not aware of any incidents where we have departed from the guidance ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|Equal People Performing Arts does not have a
formalpolicyongrant making.| |Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|Equal People Performing Arts does not have a
formal policy on Social Investment.| |Contributon made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Equal People Performing Arts does not have a
formal policy on the Contributon made by
Volunteers.| |Other||| ## **Achievements and Performance** ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the
main achievements
of the charity,
identfying the
diference the
charity’s work has
made to the
circumstances of its
benefciaries and
any wider benefts
to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|During 2024/2025, our preferred provider, Mushroom Theatre
Company, achieved a number of deliverables to support the
charity objectves:

LAMDA exams 70% Neuro divergent 3 sessions

Annual Show April 48% SEND

October 24 20th Anniversary show at Palace theatre
with local celebrites raising and profle money for
EPPA, with a high percentage having ion of additonal
needs.

PALS (adult SEN provision) care home visits raising
money and awareness

PALS (adult SEN provision) local organisaton visits

Performance for Councillors church service Christmas
24

Performance at Clifs (Take the Stage) with other local
PA schools, spreading the message of inclusion and
awareness.
●
Weekly term tme dance and drama classes at Special
Educatonal Needs Schools
●
Delivery of ‘Short Breaks for Disabled Children’ days
in school holidays funded by ECC.
●
Delivery of Actvate days for children with SEND who
are also on Beneft Based Free School during school
holidays
●
Contnued to run the ever expanding adult SEND
provision. (PALS)
●
Delivery of dance workshops at primary schools| ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the
charity’s fnancial
positon at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|At the end of the fnancial period, the charity was in a strong
fnancial positon, with total funds of £292,317, including
£291,817 of unrestricted funds. Cash balances of £248,584
provided good liquidity. The charity recorded a surplus of
£54,771 for the year, refectng increased income and controlled
expenditure. The trustees are satsfed that the level of reserves
is appropriate and that the charityremains agoingconcern| |Statement
explaining the policy
for holding reserves
statng why they are
held|Para 1.22|The goal of Equal People was to open performing arts facilites
that are accessible to all. In 2014/2015 a facility to
accommodate the needs of the charity was opened and the
many years of donatons and charitable actvites was invested.
The charity has been maintaining the wonderful facility to
ensure that opportunites are available to allow the charity to
contnue fulflling the objectves in years to come.| |Amount of reserves
held|Para 1.22|| |Reasons for holding
zero reserves|Para 1.22|| |||It is the charity policy that reserves are secured within low risk
investments, in a way that gives the best return whilst being
fexible to achieve the goal. The policy on charity reserves will
be reviewed followingthe openingof the Equal People theatre.| |---|---|---| |Details of fund
materiallyin defcit|Para 1.24|There are no funds in any defcit within the charity.| |Explanaton of any
uncertaintes about
the charity
contnuing as a
goingconcern|Para 1.23|There are no concerns regarding the charity contnuing as a
going concern.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |The charity’s principal sources
of funds (including any
fundraising)|Para 1.47|The primary source of income for Equal People
Performing Arts has been through charitable
actvites. The actvites set out in the ‘Summary
of the main actvites in relaton to these
objects’ secton of this document explains how
this income has beengenerated.| |---|---|---| |Investment policy and
objectves including any social
investment policy adopted|Para 1.46|Prior to 2014/15 the target of the charity was
to obtain a suitable premises for performing
arts students, accessible to all. This stage of the
journey was realised when a premises was
identfed with the space and potental to
provide an environment accessible for all. The
charity leases this premises from Joben
Propertes on a renewable lease. Investment
has been made into the building by the charity
to ensure that the premises are ft for purpose.
The charity has set out in the longer term plans
the desire to purchase the building from the
landlord. In the medium term we are aiming to
furnish the theatre space and provide suitable
sound equipment for performances. In the
short term the charity our looking to refresh
our website and social media channels, with
the aim of building awareness in the wider
community. There are also parts of the building
which require updatng, notably the self-care
areas.
Beyond these plans, Equal People Performing
Arts does not have a formal investmentpolicy.| |A descripton of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|Principle risks facing Equal People Performing
Arts is the underutlisaton of the facility,
resultng in running costs exceeding charitable
donatons. We are expectng the SLA with
Performers to not be renewed, this will lead to
a potental short fall in income. This risk is
being mitgated by identfying alternatve
groups who could utlise the building.| |Other||| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Descripton of charity’s trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Equal People Performing Arts holds a Trust
Deed, which came into force from 21stAugust
2006. This is due for renewal in June 2026 and
is expected to be extended further| |How is the charity consttuted?
(e.g unincorporated
associaton, CIO)|Para 1.25|The Charity’s governing documents have been
approved by the board of Trustees, who meet
regularly throughout the year.| |Trustee selecton methods
including details of any
consttutonal provisions e.g.
electon to post or name of any
person or body enttled to
appoint one or more trustees|Para 1.25|Equal People Performing Arts does not hold a
documented process for selectng new
Trustees. However, should positons need
flling an open and transparent process would
be followed for selecton.| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charityname|Equal People PerformingArts| |---|---| |Other name the charityuses|| |Registered charitynumber|1116649| |Charity’s principal address|29 Brook Road
Rayleigh
Essex
SS6 7XJ| ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |**Trustee name**|**Ofce (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**|**Name of person (or body)**
**enttled to appoint trustee (if**
**any)**| |---|---|---|---| |Paul Shutleworth|Chair|Whole Year|| |Ian Smith|Trustee|Whole Year|| |Kevin Horne|Trustee|27thJan 2025|| |Nigel Worship|Trustee|27thJan 2025|| ||||| ||||| Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved ## **Director name** |Name of trustees holdingttle topropertybelongingto the charity|Name of trustees holdingttle topropertybelongingto the charity|Name of trustees holdingttle topropertybelongingto the charity| |---|---|---| |**Trustee name**|**Dates acted if not for wholeyear**|| |||| ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets ## **Additional information (optional)** **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **Type of adviser Name Address** **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details ## **Other optional information** **Declarations** ## **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** P.Shuttleworth **Signature(s)** Paul Shuttleworth **Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary,** Chairman **Chair, etc) Date** 22/01/26 EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS Charity number 1116649 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025 Community 360... Conrbprt l DÈvèbp I Suppprt EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Page Independent Examiners Report Slalement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes lo the financial statements EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Note Unrestricted Designated Total Total 2025 Total 2024 Total Incomin resources Income from charitable activities Totsl incomo 113,484 113.484 113,484 113,484 95.029 95,029 Ex nditure Charitable activities Raising funds Total rgsource$ expended 58,713 58.713 91.285 58,713 58.713 91,285 Net incomel(expendlturel 54,771 54.771 3.744 Net In¢ome for the period 54.771 54.771 3,744 Funds al 1 April 2024 237,046 500 237,546 233,802 Funds at 31 March 2025 291.817 500 292,317 237,546 Notes on pages 4 to 5 form part of these financial Stalemenls EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Nole 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 Total 2024 Total Tangible assets 74,536 100.233 Current assets Deblors Cash at bank and in hand 1,638 248,584 250,222 1,511 190,552 192.063 Current liabilities Creditors, amounts falling due within one year Net current assets 24,190 23.750 226,032 168,313 Total assets less current liabilites 300,567 268.546 Creditors. amounts falling due after on year 8,250 31.lJOO Nel assets 292,317 237,546 Funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 291,817 500 292,317 237,046 500 237.546 These accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by '. Signed Date 26/IiL6 aul Shullleworth {Chairman} EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1. Accountlng Pollcles Basis of the proparation of the accounts The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance wth Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement on Recommended Praclise applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019). (Charities SORP IFRS 102}}, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Rebuli¢ of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. Cash flow statement The trustees have laken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard 1 {revisedl from including a cash flow statement in the financial slalemenls on the grounds that the company is small. Incoming r•sourcÈ$ All material incoming resources have been included on a receivable basis They are included if the date receivable falls within the period cove￿￿ by these accounts. ExpendFture Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of ils activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that Can be allocated diredly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Going concem The trustees consider that there are no malerial uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any Significant a￿8$ of uncertainly that affect Ihe carrying value of assets held by the charity. Charitable funds Unreslrbcle(J funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their ¢harFtable objectives. Restricted funds are subject lo specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and Ltses of the restricted funds are sel out in the notes to the financial statements. Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside for specific purposes al the discretion of the trustees. 2. Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the charit￿S accounting policies, the Trustees are ￿qUired lo make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associaled assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual Tesulls may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounting eslimales are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects onty that period, or in the period of the Trvision and future periods where the revision affects LN)th current and future periods. There are no critical accounting estimates or judgements in the financial statemenls. EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3. Income from Charitable activities Unrestricted Designated 2025 2024 Income enerated Donations Charitable aclivtles Other Investment incom& Fundraising Total 13,168 52,912 13,168 52,912 12,966 65.947 28 2,167 13,921 95.029 2,710 44,694 113,484 2,710 44,694 113,484 4. Costs of charitable o¢tivities Unrestricted Designated 2025 2024 Advertising Support costs Premises rental & rates Repairs and maintenance Bank charges Other resources 1,960 15,797 25,445 7,158 70 8,282 58.713 1,960 15,797 25,445 7.158 70 8,282 58,713 232 26,703 23,638 37,332 113 3,268 91,285 Total 5. Staff No Staff were employed in 2025 {2024.' Nil) Other Land Plant & & Buildings Ma¢hinery Fixed Assets Total Cost As at 1 sl April 2024 Additions DisFKisal As at 31 March 2025 201,837 14,736 216,573 201.837 14.736 216.573 Depreciation As al 1 sl April 2024 Charge for the year Disposal As at 31 March 2025 111,321 22,750 5,019 2.947 116,340 2,947 134,071 7,966 142,037 Net book value As at 31 March 2025 67,766 6,770 74.536 As at 31 March 2024 90.516 9,717 100.233 6. Debtors 2025 2024 Accrued income 1.638 1.638 1,511 1.511 7. Creditors. amounts falling due within ong year 2025 2024 Creditors and accruals 24,190 24.190 23,750 23.750 8. Relatgd partlgs There were no related party transactions in this financial year. EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS Charity number 1116649 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025 Community 360... Conrbprt l DÈvèbp I Suppprt EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Page Independent Examiners Report Slalement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes lo the financial statements EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Note Unrestricted Designated Total Total 2025 Total 2024 Total Incomin resources Income from charitable activities Totsl incomo 113,484 113.484 113,484 113,484 95.029 95,029 Ex nditure Charitable activities Raising funds Total rgsource$ expended 58,713 58.713 91.285 58,713 58.713 91,285 Net incomel(expendlturel 54,771 54.771 3.744 Net In¢ome for the period 54.771 54.771 3,744 Funds al 1 April 2024 237,046 500 237,546 233,802 Funds at 31 March 2025 291.817 500 292,317 237,546 Notes on pages 4 to 5 form part of these financial Stalemenls EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Nole 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 Total 2024 Total Tangible assets 74,536 100.233 Current assets Deblors Cash at bank and in hand 1,638 248,584 250,222 1,511 190,552 192.063 Current liabilities Creditors, amounts falling due within one year Net current assets 24,190 23.750 226,032 168,313 Total assets less current liabilites 300,567 268.546 Creditors. amounts falling due after on year 8,250 31.lJOO Nel assets 292,317 237,546 Funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 291,817 500 292,317 237,046 500 237.546 These accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by '. Signed Date 26/IiL6 aul Shullleworth {Chairman} EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1. Accountlng Pollcles Basis of the proparation of the accounts The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance wth Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement on Recommended Praclise applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019). (Charities SORP IFRS 102}}, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Rebuli¢ of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. Cash flow statement The trustees have laken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard 1 {revisedl from including a cash flow statement in the financial slalemenls on the grounds that the company is small. Incoming r•sourcÈ$ All material incoming resources have been included on a receivable basis They are included if the date receivable falls within the period cove￿￿ by these accounts. ExpendFture Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of ils activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that Can be allocated diredly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Going concem The trustees consider that there are no malerial uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any Significant a￿8$ of uncertainly that affect Ihe carrying value of assets held by the charity. Charitable funds Unreslrbcle(J funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their ¢harFtable objectives. Restricted funds are subject lo specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and Ltses of the restricted funds are sel out in the notes to the financial statements. Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside for specific purposes al the discretion of the trustees. 2. Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the charit￿S accounting policies, the Trustees are ￿qUired lo make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associaled assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual Tesulls may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounting eslimales are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects onty that period, or in the period of the Trvision and future periods where the revision affects LN)th current and future periods. There are no critical accounting estimates or judgements in the financial statemenls. EQUAL PEOPLE PERFORMING ARTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3. Income from Charitable activities Unrestricted Designated 2025 2024 Income enerated Donations Charitable aclivtles Other Investment incom& Fundraising Total 13,168 52,912 13,168 52,912 12,966 65.947 28 2,167 13,921 95.029 2,710 44,694 113,484 2,710 44,694 113,484 4. Costs of charitable o¢tivities Unrestricted Designated 2025 2024 Advertising Support costs Premises rental & rates Repairs and maintenance Bank charges Other resources 1,960 15,797 25,445 7,158 70 8,282 58.713 1,960 15,797 25,445 7.158 70 8,282 58,713 232 26,703 23,638 37,332 113 3,268 91,285 Total 5. Staff No Staff were employed in 2025 {2024.' Nil) Other Land Plant & & Buildings Ma¢hinery Fixed Assets Total Cost As at 1 sl April 2024 Additions DisFKisal As at 31 March 2025 201,837 14,736 216,573 201.837 14.736 216.573 Depreciation As al 1 sl April 2024 Charge for the year Disposal As at 31 March 2025 111,321 22,750 5,019 2.947 116,340 2,947 134,071 7,966 142,037 Net book value As at 31 March 2025 67,766 6,770 74.536 As at 31 March 2024 90.516 9,717 100.233 6. Debtors 2025 2024 Accrued income 1.638 1.638 1,511 1.511 7. Creditors. amounts falling due within ong year 2025 2024 Creditors and accruals 24,190 24.190 23,750 23.750 8. Relatgd partlgs There were no related party transactions in this financial year.